2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP) has 315 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 302 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bristol Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | Fighter | Montego |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 714 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 72 L |